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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.13, 616.38 and 248.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.13, 616.38 and 248.77 is: 372.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.13 : 616.38 = 248.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.13/616.38 = 248.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.13x = 616.38 × 248.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.13x = 153,338.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,338.79/411.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.97

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